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Job Summary
Responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function relieve pain and prevent disability following disease injury or loss of body part. They will be responsible for Physical Therapy Student and Physical Therapy Assistants as well as training new staff as needed.Qualifications
Essential Functions
-Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results.
-Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
-Provides individual family and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy
-Participates in the interdisciplinary group for hospice patients and the case conference meetings for home health patients.
-Participates in discharge planning.
-Provides initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols and facilitate recommendations for treatment.
-Records all pertinent data in the patients medical records.
Looking for a Physical Therapists to treat a diverse caseload of patients including: Neuro Limb loss TBI Balance Complex Med and light orthopedic.
Office is located inside the Quincy Hale Family YMCA. Staff have access to a modern fitness facility pool and fieldhouse
Free parking is available.
Work with a team of 7 physical therapists in a dynamic environment
Education
Bachelors Degree Physical Therapy required or Masters Degree Physical Therapy preferred or Doctorate Physical Therapy preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Physical Therapist State License - Generic - required
Basic Life Support BLS Certification - preferred
Experience
Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Excellent problem solving case management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$38.30 - $56.59/HourlyGrade
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